TELEMECANIQUE XXR12A8KAM8 — Through-Beam Ultrasonic Sensors
Telemecanique XXR12A8KAM8: Ultrasonic receiver, M12, thru-beam, 0.2 m, PNP + NPN 2 NO output, M8 connector, for XXT12A8M8 transmitter.
Status: In production
Brand: Telemecanique
Product: Ultrasonic sensor receiver, M12, thru-beam, 2 NO (PNP + NPN) output
Nominal sensing distance (Sn): 0.2 m (fixed)
Output: 2 NO: PNP + NPN
Electrical connection: M8 male connector, 4 pins
Rated supply voltage: 12–24 V DC
Matching transmitter: XXT12A8M8
Telemecanique XXR12A8KAM8 is an ultrasonic receiver of the XXR series in the XX range with a plastic M12 body; in a thru-beam system it works together with the XXT12A8M8 transmitter. Its nominal sensing distance is 0.2 m and fixed; the sensing range and assured operating distance are 0–0.2 m. Delay at first power-up is at most 100 ms. The receiver provides two discrete outputs, 2 NO with one PNP and one NPN.
On the 4-wire receiver’s M8 4-pin male connector, pin 2 is the PNP output and pin 4 the NPN output. Each output switches up to 100 mA with overload and short-circuit protection; maximum voltage drop is 1 V, switching frequency up to 125 Hz, maximum response and recovery delays 20 ms and 4 ms. The 12–24 V DC supply (10–28 V DC limits) is reverse-polarity protected and current consumption is 50 mA. It offers an ULTEM enclosure, epoxy front face, M12 x 1 thread, 12 × 12 × 50 mm dimensions, 0.011 kg weight and IP67 protection.
Telemecanique XXR12A8KAM8 technical specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Sensor name (series) | XXR (XX range) |
| Sensor design | Cylindrical M12 |
| Detection system | Thru-beam (needs a transmitter) |
| Matching transmitter | XXT12A8M8 |
| Detection | |
| Nominal sensing distance (Sn) | 0.2 m (fixed) |
| Sensing range (Sd) | 0–0.2 m |
| Assured operating distance (Sa) | 0–0.2 m |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Rated supply voltage | 12–24 V DC with reverse polarity protection |
| Supply voltage limits | 10–28 V DC |
| Current consumption | 50 mA |
| Wiring technique | 4-wire |
| Maximum delay at first power-up | 100 ms |
| Maximum response delay | 20 ms |
| Outputs and indicators | |
| Output | Discrete, 2 NO: 1 PNP + 1 NPN |
| Maximum switching current | 100 mA with overload and short-circuit protection |
| Maximum voltage drop | 1 V |
| Switching frequency | ≤125 Hz |
| Pin assignment | 1 (+) brown, 2 PNP white, 3 (-) blue, 4 NPN black |
| Environmental | |
| Degree of protection | IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Operating temperature | -20 – +65 °C |
| Vibration resistance | ±1 mm, f = 10–55 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6) |
| Shock resistance | 30 gn in all 3 axes for 11 ms (IEC 60068-2-27) |
| Certifications and marking | CE, UL |
| Mechanical and connection | |
| Enclosure material | ULTEM |
| Front face material | Epoxy |
| Thread | M12 x 1 |
| Electrical connection | M8 male connector, 4 pins |
| Threaded length | 38 mm |
| Dimensions (height × width × depth) | 12 × 12 × 50 mm |
| Net weight | 0.011 kg |
Key features
- Receiver unit of a thru-beam ultrasonic system; matching transmitter XXT12A8M8
- 0–0.2 m sensing range, fixed 0.2 m nominal distance
- 2 NO outputs: PNP and NPN simultaneously, 100 mA, short-circuit protected
- Switching frequency up to 125 Hz, response delay at most 20 ms
- M12 ULTEM body, M8 4-pin connector, IP67
XXR12A8KAM8 ordering codes
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XXR12A8KAM8 | Receiver, M12, 0.2 m, 2 NO (PNP + NPN), M8 4-pin connector |
| XXT12A8M8 | Transmitter, M12, 0.2 m, M8 4-pin connector |
XXR12A8KAM8 accessories
Accessories listed by the manufacturer for this product (ordered separately):
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XXZ12 | Mounting bracket for 12 mm ultrasonic sensor, metal |
| XUZB2012 | Mounting bracket with ball joint for 12 mm sensor, 3D fixing kit, metal |
| XSZB112 | Clamp for Ø12 mm sensors, plastic, with indexing |
| XUZ2001 | 3D fixing kit, M12 rod |
| XUZ2003 | 3D fixing kit, support for M12 rod |
| XZCC8FDM40V | M8 female connector, straight, 4-pin, M9.5 × 1 cable gland, metal collar |
| XZCC8FCM40V | M8 female connector, elbowed, 4-pin, M9.5 × 1 cable gland, metal collar |
Other Telemecanique Through-Beam Ultrasonic Sensors
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Is this ultrasonic sensor right for your application?
Share the object to be detected or the level to be measured (liquid, granules, transparent or coloured surface), the required sensing range, the mounting conditions (adjacent sensors, inclined surface), ambient conditions (dust, vapour, temperature) and your PLC input (analogue 4–20 mA / 0–10 V, PNP/NPN); let’s select the right ultrasonic sensor together.
All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Source: Telemecanique XXR12A8KAM8 product data sheet (XXR12A8KAM8_EN.pdf, 30 July 2024) https://downloads.telemecaniquesensors.com/dam/datasheets/en/XXR12A8KAM8_EN.pdf; reference page https://www.telemecaniquesensors.com/global/en/product/reference/XXR12A8KAM8; ordering and accessory codes verified on their reference pages (accessed 28 September 2026).